When the last Grand Marquis rolled off the line in January of 2011, it signaled the end of the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Rebuilding the Post-War Auto Industry: A 1946 Film
See how the U.S. auto industry was converted back from war machine to engine of commerce in this in-depth 1946 documentary. Continue reading
Catch-Up Truck: The 1964-70 Chevy-Van and Sport Van
The Chevy-Van and Sport Van were almost carbon copies of the Ford Econoline, but that was just fine with Chevrolet dealers and loyalists. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix
Here’s a detailed look at the Grand Prix, Pontiac’s stylish personal-luxury coupe for 1980, in an original dealer film. Continue reading
The Car That Put Chevrolet On the Map: The 1916-22 Series 490
The Series 490 instigated the century-long battle between Ford and Chevrolet for sales supremacy in the low-priced field. Continue reading
Now Is The Time: A 1940 Chevrolet Film
Now is the time to buy a new Chevrolet, we learn in this 1940 Jam Handy film. Continue reading
Discount-Bin Muscle Car: The 1971-72 Heavy Chevy
Despite its groovy name, the Heavy Chevy wasn’t a real muscle car in base form, but it could be optioned out as a respectable performance machine. Continue reading